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Diamondvale

4 km²

A stark contrast to state averages, Diamondvale is a very small, adult-heavy community where the typical resident is 50 years old. This sparsely populated area is defined by a high rate of volunteering and a workforce that frequently works from home. While it has very few children and virtually no residents using languages other than English, it is a place where people are active in their community and generally earn typical incomes.

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The population is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 50 and very few children under 15. There is a low proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, well below the Queensland average.

English is the most common ancestry at 42.3%. While 17.3% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3% for people using another language.

Religious residents are more common here than in most areas; 59.6% identify as Christian, and the share of people with no religion is far below the state average.

About 53.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas but still well below the national figure. Qualifications are most often in health and management.

Typical family incomes are about the same as the national figure, but a much higher share of residents—16.7%—earn $2,000 or more a week.

Mental health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of the country, affecting 21.2% of people. Conversely, no one in the area requires help with daily activities.

This is a highly active community where 37.5% of people volunteer, a figure far above the state average. There is also a high rate of people providing unpaid care and those who served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Families typically consist of couples, with over half having children. There are no one-parent families in the community.

Renting is more expensive than usual, with a typical weekly rent of $400. Home loan payments are also a little above the state average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 0% of people using public transport. This is consistent with the fact that 27.3% of workers operate from home.

About 36.0% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

Working or looking for work is much more common here than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in health care or education.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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